1 (6 oz.) pkg. hash brown potatoes mix with onions
1 qt. hot water
5 eggs
1/2 c. cottage cheese
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
1 green onion, chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 drops hot sauce
6 slices bacon

Cook, drain and crumble bacon. Cover hash browns with hot water; let stand 10 minutes. Drain well. Beat eggs. Add potatoes and remaining ingredients, except bacon and paprika. Pour mixture into a buttered 10 inch pie pan. Sprinkle with bacon and paprika. Cover dish and refrigerate overnight. Place cold pie pan uncovered in cold oven. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until potatoes are tender and eggs done. Yield 6-8 servings.